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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: celica on 28 March 2009, 18:48
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i've seen a couple of cars, but doesn't have highline. for one who likes gadgets and controls, i don't know the full use of these, but reading about it being able to control timing on lights etc sounds cool.
would you dismiss a car without highline?
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Yes. Vagcom can do this IIRC.
Dan
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the other thing i could think of is that it looks more trick and can tell which door is open by diagram etc. shame people didn't spec it at £50
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I put highline into the 'essential' category, along with the centre arm rest and MFSW.
To me, a GTI looks incomplete without a highline display - I dont like the way half of the screen is just blanked out.
I probably wont be paying a load for the VagCom connection, so the more settings I can change without it, the better.
I also want to use sat nav at some point, along with OEM bluetooth - both of which can be displayed on a highline display.
Other options I was after are easily added by dealerships at any time - the Highline is one of the harder ones since it requires a complete dash refit.
A lot of people didnt spec it with their new GTI's - probably because they didnt realise at that point how much extra it could do.
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Only seems to be essential to nit-pickers who don't own a GTi. I wouldn't let this be a deal breaker lads. The mk 7 will be out before you buy one ;-)
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I dont have this on mine and to be honest i'm not that bothered. I simply enjoy driving the car rather than worrying about what options it has or has'nt got. If you love your gadgets then you probably see things from a different angle but for me, it makes no difference.
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Its deff a nice to have but not essential and IMO not worth discounting a car for.
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the other thing i could think of is that it looks more trick and can tell which door is open by diagram etc. shame people didn't spec it at £50
Another thing that surely a dealer would recommend if you were buying a new car... esp for only £50!!
I didnt get it because the dealer told me I didnt need it :undecided: If i had known about this forum before ordering I definately would have spec'd it. Another useless dealer who doesnt know what they are talking about :angry:
Wouldnt say its a show stopper as far as a deal is concerned, and certainly doest change the driving experience, but does give you a little something to toy with whilst your waiting for the missus to get back from the shops :cool:
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To be honest, when I was first looking I wasnt so bothered. But after joinging this forum, as R32UK just said, I learnt more about what it does etc, and it entered the essential category for me - being a gadget lover and all ;)
I guess Im just lucky Ive found it in the car Im interested in! Luckily the guy only lives in the next town, so a 20 min taxi ride to get to him, do the deal, then drive the new GTI home ;) Hopefully this Wednesday!
Fair enough - if you found a car that was a great deal, and had everything else you wanted except Highline, then you shouldnt overlook the car completely...
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To be honest, when I was first looking I wasnt so bothered. But after joinging this forum, as R32UK just said, I learnt more about what it does etc, and it entered the essential category for me - being a gadget lover and all ;)
I guess Im just lucky Ive found it in the car Im interested in! Luckily the guy only lives in the next town, so a 20 min taxi ride to get to him, do the deal, then drive the new GTI home ;) Hopefully this Wednesday!
Fair enough - if you found a car that was a great deal, and had everything else you wanted except Highline, then you shouldnt overlook the car completely...
That sound promising ifti, good luck mate.
I have midline & although nice, highline was not an esential for me & IMO it certainly has not spoiled my enjoyment of the car.
I have full 'Driver information System' on my A4 & TBH I played with it for the first few months, but I don't really bother now.
We have our priority's & xenons, privee glass, & folding mirrors were the box tickers for me, the rest of the bits are a bonus I the wifes car.
You will enjoy it however it comes out of the box.
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It's hardly 'essential' is it? It's useful but if you're buying a second hand car then the overall condition of the vehicle is what's 'essential' any extras are bonus.
If buying a new car however, for the £50 then I would class it as a wise act!
The only real beneficiaries are those that have factory sat nav as that's where the Highline comes into it's own. Having said all this though I have seen plenty of young lads buy cars that have really high specs and they treat the vehicle appalingly and the cars look like skips inside, so to them it may well be essential as they'd be more desperate for bragging rights down the local boozer. :grin:
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Played with it for the first few days to set it all up - e.g. how long the lights stay on etc
and probably will not touch it again as it is all now set to my liking
Hardly an essential option in my eyes, just a nice to have
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^I agree. The one i use at work has it mine does not. Its not something i miss. I set mine up with VAGcom when i first got the car and have never really felt i needed the highline option to tinker with it since.
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Out of interest has anyone had this retro fitted??? If so how much would the dealer charge??
(I didn't know you can have extra options fitted after buyng the car!.....??????)
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its one of those things that you would miss if you have had it bit like sky+. doesn't really add to the driving pleasure but nice to play with. would deffo spec it again, £50 well spent.
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its nice but I wouldnt put it on my must have list - unlike Xenon's, you'd miss them!
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can someone confirm the actual functions on midline and the addition on highline?
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can someone confirm the actual functions on midline and the addition on highline?
Midline does..........
Ave MPG
Ave MPH
current MPG
Miles traveled since zero
Miles before you need to visit a filling station
Speed Warning
I think thats it
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can someone confirm the actual functions on midline and the addition on highline?
Midline does..........
Ave MPG
Ave MPH
current MPG
Miles traveled since zero
Miles before you need to visit a filling station
Speed Warning
I think thats it
thanks
does it have service indicator for next service if on variable servicing?
anyone for highline?
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can someone confirm the actual functions on midline and the addition on highline?
Midline does..........
Ave MPG
Ave MPH
current MPG
Miles traveled since zero
Miles before you need to visit a filling station
Speed Warning
I think thats it
thanks
does it have service indicator for next service if on variable servicing?
anyone for highline?
No probs mate.....
Mine is on LL & you can check when the next service is due.
ta
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I'm getting tempted with the highline as mine is midline! But if its goina cost alot I don't really think its worth going that extra mile! (unless its a reasonable retro fit price??????????????????????)
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I'm getting tempted with the highline as mine is midline! But if its goina cost alot I don't really think its worth going that extra mile! (unless its a reasonable retro fit price??????????????????????)
it's not a reasonable retro fit apart from new guage etc.
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can someone confirm the actual functions on midline and the addition on highline?
Midline does..........
Ave MPG
Ave MPH
current MPG
Miles traveled since zero
Miles before you need to visit a filling station
Speed Warning
I think thats it
thanks
does it have service indicator for next service if on variable servicing?
anyone for highline?
No probs mate.....
Mine is on LL & you can check when the next service is due.
ta
how do you check the next service due? cheers
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To check service remaining - get in car, shut the door, turn ignition on and then press and hold the trip reset, the trip will zero but if you continue to hold the service info appears telling how many miles till next service. Let go and normal service should be resumed.
:smiley:
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To check service remaining - get in car, shut the door, turn ignition on and then press and hold the trip reset, the trip will zero but if you continue to hold the service info appears telling how many miles till next service. Let go and normal service should be resumed.
:smiley:
thanks
no wonder i didn't see it as i had the door open
but you have to reset the trip metre that's a little annoying
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Do not let it put you off buying a car if it has not got highline especially if 2nd hand and the car is mint condition but not got highline. Looks a bit better but not essential.
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I just can't believe it's not standard anyway! Ridiculous IMHO. The unit cost per car output would be in the pennies yet marketing get a hold of it and use it to in some way steal a price point somewhere? How much is it by the time retail get their mitts on it? It's definately worth having but it should be included as standard.
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I completely agree, especially on a top model car - but thats car manufacturers for you...
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i agree, especially when it's £50 option
when if they produced all with it the unit cost would come down even further for them too
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wholesale parts will be in the pennies...would seem more costly to have the production line set up to differentiate between those cars with it and those without it!
for example, i have a friend who works for Grants Whiskey in Production. Unit cost per btl is something like 0.12p whilst Malt Whiskey is something ridiculous at 0.27p....by the time you add on marketing, adveritising, tax, retail mark ups we pay of the order of £10-£35 for whiskey.
Similarly Pizza Huts pizzas are about 4p each to make..............
No idea why they would want to make Highline a £50 option other than to give the dealers more mark up... I mean, its not as if £50 is going to make you buy a Golf over a rival priced car is it...you either want it or you don't.